burning rome is a timely and soulful success of an album from Dublin-based artist Danny Groenland. Soul legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder are amongst the album’s influences, infusing a smooth approachability within these serious topics and ensuing calls for united betterment. burning rome pairs powerfully melodic productions with lyrical calls-to-action, inspirational and poignant in their thematic emphasis. Modern music today seems lacking in quality protest music — especially in today’s turbulent political climate — so it’s refreshing to hear an outstanding example in the case of burning rome. The album title refers to the phrase “Nero fiddled while

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Listen: Eleyet McConnell - "Bed of Roses" -- Obscure Sound

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New Album: Darker Lighter - 'Darker Lighter' -- Obscure Sound

The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar Rajabnik conveys relatable thematic focuses — emphasizing loss, heartbreak, and a quest for personal identity following tumult — amidst an array of hook-friendly rock productions. Aesthetically conjuring names like The Verve and Teenage Fanclub, the album stirs in its invigorating sound. Darker Lighter releases on May 2nd. “Hanging On” opens the album with a warming rock expanse; crisp twangs and a sturdy underlying distortion accompany an introspective lyrical drive. “Feeling like someone else, you’ll never feel the same

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New Album: Danny Groenland - 'burning rome' -- Obscure Sound

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New Album: Darker Lighter - 'Darker Lighter' -- Obscure Sound

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